Boutique Tailored Private Wine Tours of Waiheke Island

Join me on beautiful Waiheke Island where you will visit a number of boutique wine producers who are making high class white and red wines. Many of these are located in idyllic settings where you will enjoy either premium and/or private wine tastings. Lunch can also be added at one of Waiheke Island’s many excellent vineyard restaurants.

Private Sightseeing Tours

About Your Host

Geoff Rau

Hi, my name is Geoff Rau and I am the sole owner and your tour host. I am a born and bred Kiwi, and a Waiheke Island, Auckland resident having lived here since early 1998.

While I have many interests in sport, and have previously worked in international business, my real passion is wine and I have followed the development of New Zealand wine since the early 1980s. I have participated in a large number of formal and informal wine tastings over that time, including many on Waiheke Island, giving me the knowledge to be able to offer independent guidance as to which wines to try, both locally and throughout New Zealand.

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Wineries and Restaurants

Please take a look at the options that are available - if you are on a customisable tour you can choose where you would like to go!

We spent the day with Geoff and could not have asked for a better tour. We had several specific wineries we wanted to visit and Geoff was most accommodating to make sure we tasted the best Waiheke had to offer. He is also very knowledgeable in wine and was nice to be able to discuss wine profiles with him during the drive. Overall an outstanding tour and trip.

Will

Hong Kong

For the last couple of years we have started booking our own private shore excursions rather than those offered through our cruise ship. We find this gives us a more personalized, less rushed, and more informative experience! Geoff certainly achieved all of this. A true highlight of our cruise vacation, and the perfect introduction to Waiheke.

Karissa

Oregon

If you are looking for someone who is genuinely knowledgeable about wine and Waiheke, and who is down to earth and charming look no further! Thank you Geoff and we hope to cross paths again!

Too much to chose from?Let us help!Choosing the right tour package can be tricky. Send us your contact details and we’ll get in touch with you, chat through your requirements and suggest a tour that’s perfect for you.